This book is a comprehensive academic reference on the political philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, carefully compiled to serve as a study companion for students, researchers, and civil service aspirants. Inspired by Ernest Barker’s classic The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle (1959), this expanded edition presents:
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Clear explanations of Plato’s idealism, including justice, the philosopher-king, education, and critique of democracy.
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Systematic analysis of Aristotle’s realism, including his theory of the state, constitutions, citizenship, justice, and the rule of law.
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Comparative chapters on Plato vs. Aristotle (idealism vs. realism, justice, democracy, education).
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Extended application to modern global politics, the Indian context, and Manipur/Northeast India.
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Critical evaluation of their strengths, limitations, and continuing relevance in today’s democratic and constitutional frameworks.
Why this book is valuable
✔️ Designed as a reference guide for UPSC/NET/JRF aspirants in Political Science.
✔️ Suitable for college and university students studying political theory.
✔️ Helpful for educators who want contextual teaching material.
✔️ Unique inclusion of Indian and Manipuri perspectives, making it regionally relevant.
✔️ Published under a Creative Commons License – can be printed, modified, or reused for educational purposes (with attribution).
Product Details
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Format: Perfect Binding, A5 size
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Publisher: Omega Offset Printers, Paona Bazar, Imphal, Manipur
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License: Creative Commons (Educational use, open for adaptation with credit)
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Edition: 2025 First Edition
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Printing: High-quality offset printing with professional academic design
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